[Hiring] Junior Law Clerk @Law Office of Randall & Johnson

Role Description

Assist with document preparation, petition drafting, and other law clerk tasks as part of our legal team.

Location: Work remotely; no commute required. However, we do require that you live in Utah or California. Living outside of Utah requires prior approval. Position may convert to an in-office position.

• Taking the lead on preparing court documents and court filings, including drafting briefs, memorandums, affidavits, and motions.
• Communicate with attorneys with any questions and incorporate feedback into future work.
• Research important legal issues.
• Handle responses from opposing parties and prosecutors.
• Obtain case updates from the Court on client cases and draft messages to inform client when the update is obtained.
• Copiously document updates in respective Client files.
• Stay in touch with your supervisor throughout the day.
• Be flexible and able to assist the team with additional services as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and/or Paralegal Certificate.
• Mastery of the English and legal language, both written and spoken.
• Preferred undergraduate majors: Humanities, English, Social Work, or similar writing-focused liberal arts degree.
• Desire to help people move forward from their pasts.
• 1-5 years of experience in a fast-paced position which requires managing multiple tasks and providing polished writing products preferred.

Requirements

• Strong computer and internet skills including knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel.
• Affable disposition who enjoys team camaraderie.
• Self-starter, ability to prioritize, stay on task, and work independently.
• A problem solver who strives to reduce the workload on others by finishing tasks without leaving loose ends.
• Goal-oriented and efficient, while remaining thorough and accurate.
• Ability to work independently, manage large workloads, and keep deadlines.

Benefits

• Sick leave.
• Paid time off.
• Paid holidays.
• Retirement plan with employer matching at Guideline (a top notch 401K provider).
• Cost reimbursements.
• Work from home.
• Health/Dental/Vision insurance plans depending on hours worked with competitive employer contributions (over 80% contribution to a nationwide UHC plan).

Necessary Equipment

• Own functioning computer and daily access to stable high speed internet.
• Valid driver’s license.

When applying, please provide the following

• Cover letter.
• Resume.
• References.
• Writing sample(s), such as a motion, essay, blog post, or article.